Intelligent 2 & 4 Loop Fire Alarm Control Panels
Advanced has combined the latest technology with many years
of fire experience, to create the Axis AX Series Intelligent Fire
Alarm Control Panels. The panels are highly flexible and ideally
suited to meet the needs of virtually any commercial, industrial
or institutional application.
The Axis AX Multi-Loop Panel is available in two standard
models, the AX-CTL-2 (2 Loop) and AX-CTL-4 (4 Loop).
Designed with installation and service engineers in mind, these
intelligent panels are modularly packaged, using surface mount
and dual flash microprocessor technology, with onboard real
time clocks for ease of installation, troubleshooting,
programming, and maintenance.
The AX-CTL-2 Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel provides two
Style 4 or Style 6/7 Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs).
Communications to field devices attached to the SLCs is via an
advanced, 100% digital protocol with advantages of being highly
immune to noisy environments and will operate over
non-shielded cable without causing interference problems with
sensitive electronic equipment.
Each SLC supports up to 126 analog addressable devices (any
combination of intelligent detectors, input and/or output devices,
including loop powered technology devices). In addition, our Features
unique sub-addressing of various input and/or output devices
permits expanding system capacities further. Advanced User Interface with Graphical LCD
Multi-Pattern & Two-Stage NAC Control
The AX-CTL-2 also comes with two filter, voltage regulated
Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs), Class A or B, each rated Remote Diagnostic Capabilities
2 Amp @ 24 VDC. Due to exceptional regulation and high rating,
Advanced Networking
the onboard NAC outputs provide compatibility with virtually any
Listed notification appliance. Built-in Intelligent Multi-Meter
The AX-CTL-4 Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel provides four Up to 504 Analog/Addressable Points
Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs) and four fully filtered, voltage Automatic Drift Compensation per Detector
regulated Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs), each rated 2
Amp @ 24 VDC. In this configuration, the Axis AX Series panel Automatic Detector Testing with Maintenance Alert
can accommodate a total system capacity of 504 analog
Alarm Verification and PAS
addressable point’s standard, not counting sub-addressing
capacity. Style 4, 6 & 7 SLC Operation (Supports loop powered
technology)
Both the AX-CTL-2 and AX-CTL-4 intelligent panels have Synchronization of Audibles and Visuals (Panel or network
resettable and non-resettable power outputs, each rated .5 Amp wide)
@ 24 VDC, for connection to four-wire conventional smoke
User-Friendly PC-NeT Field Configuration Program
detectors and/or ancillary devices. Each AX-CTL-2 and
AX-CTL-4 contains three, field programmable, Form “C” relays, 5 to 10 Amps of System Power
each rated 1 Amp @ 30 VDC, defaulted as a fail-safe trouble
relay, alarm relay, and supervisory relay. Optional ipGateway for Text and Email Status Notification
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Simplifying and reducing initial system set-up, each Axis AX
Series Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel is equipped with an
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installer-friendly “Auto-Learn/Loop Detection” feature that
“Auto-Learn/Loop Detection” Programming
permits the rapid recognition of all signaling line circuits’ devices.
This rapid recognition simplifies the assignment of critical life Class A or B NAC Circuits
safety functions immediately. Assignments include intelligent
detector type and operation criteria, addressable input device SLC Circuits Compatibility with Xtralis VLC-400
recognition as an alarm input, and addressable output control on Voltage Regulated NACs (Compatible with most Listed NAC
a general alarm basis. devices)
Designed with powerful built-in installation and customization Listings and Approvals
tools, the Axis AX Series Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel(s)
can adapt to virtually any application requirement. With Dynamix ETL ANSI/UL 864 Listed: 101564744NYM-001
I/O programming, typical time-consuming complexities
associated with I/O relationship programming such as two-stage CSFM Approved: 7165-1713:0101
multi-pattern NAC control, intelligent detector drift compensation,
NYCFC COA #6105
precision response/sensitivity mode settings, flexible timing
functions, and more are sharply reduced.
The Axis AX Series intelligent panels are fully field programmable via the onboard graphical LCD display and alphanumeric keypad.
Front panel programming may encompass defining input to output relationships, configuring output circuit characteristics, entering
zone, device, and other text descriptions, and configuring multiple user-access passwords.
To maximize the capability and flexibility of the Axis AX Series Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel(s), and expand upon the
customization of an installation, the Advanced Windows based PC-NeT field configuration tool is available. The PC-NeT field
configuration tool is a powerful, user-friendly programming tool that allows users to perform virtually any I/O relationship with multiple
criteria. Simple dropdown menus with point-and-click operation make project commissioning and troubleshooting fast and efficient.
The Axis AX Series system accommodates remote graphical LCD annunciators (with or without system control capabilities) on the
Advanced network. Multiple annunciator locations can be created based on installation demands. These locations can have either: no
system control, partial system control, or full system control. Also, information on system status changes can be vectored, allowing
displays to receive only information on specific events.
The Axis AX Series panels can accommodate large, sophisticated applications with relative ease. When installations exceed a single
panel’s capacity, the Advanced Ad-NeT-PluS peer-to-peer network may be implemented, providing up to 200 network nodes. The
Ad-NeT-PluS is completely field programmable for inter-panel functionality or segregation of information and control based on the
overall installation requirements.
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Designed with the technician in mind, each module of the Axis AX Series panel is easy to install and service. The integral power
supply offers status LEDs, temperature compensated charging and the ability to operate directly from the batteries when AC supply is
not yet available at the installation site.
A unique built-in intelligent multimeter allows technicians to interrogate any input and/or output and diagnose potential
time-consuming trouble issues with virtually no complications or aggravation. With an Axis AX Series panel, servicing a customer after
installation can be as simple as using the Advanced Remote Diagnostic Virtual Panel Simulator and/or ipGateway (AX-LAN). The
simulator can be activated from any Windows based PC and connected to the installation site via a dedicated modem. The Remote
Diagnostic Virtual Panel Simulator emulates the on-site control panel LCD and keypad in real time from an off-site location. The
simulator is an incredibly powerful tool for diagnosing and troubleshooting site applications. The ipGateway (AX-LAN) provides
real-time text and email alerts of system status.
Wiring Diagram
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Specification
Operating Voltage 120 VAC (1.4A) - 240 VAC (0.7A), 50/60Hz
System-Brown-Out 98 VAC Nominal
Battery Circuit
Charging Voltage 27.4 VDC Nominal
Temp. Compensated Charging Current 2 Amp
Battery Derating Factor 0.83A
Battery Capacity 7Ah (Minimum), 48Ah (Maximum)
Battery Fuse 5A @ 240 VAC, Time Delayed, Ceramic, High Breaking (In-line
WireLink)
Fire, Supervisory, and Trouble Relays (Power Limited - When utilizing system power)
Type Form "C"
Rating 1A @ 30 VDC/VAC
Trouble Relay Normally Active (Fail-safe operation)
Auxillary Power Outputs (Power Limited)
Resettable
Voltage 24 VDC
Current 0.5A
Reset Time 10-15 Seconds
Non-Resettable
Voltage 24 VDC
Current 0.5A
Humidity 85% Relative Humidity
Temperatures
Operating 32°F - 120°F (0°C - 49°C)
Recommended Room 60°F - 86°F (15°C - 27°C)
Enclosure Dimensions
Back Box 22.6"H x 14.5"W x 5.5"D
Housing 24.1"H x 16"W x 6.3"D
SLC Loop (Power Limited)
Class (Style) Class A or B (Style 4, 6 or 7)
Voltage 24 VDC
Minimum Return Voltage 17 VDC
Current 0.5A
NAC Circuits (Power Limited)
Class (Style) Class A or B
Voltage 24 VDC (Filtered and regulated)
Minimum Return Voltage 16 VDC
Current 2A (Each)
Maximum Voltage Drop 3 VDC
Maximum Line Impedance 1.5 Ω
RS232
Baud Rate 9600
Parity None
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 1
Base Card Operating Current Quiescent Alarm
AX-CTL-2 110mA 195mA
AX-CTL- 4 175mA 260mA
* Refer to individual Axis AX series module data sheets for specific specifications regarding option modules
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Order Codes and Options
AX-CTL-2* Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel with cabinet, power supply/charger, 2 SLCs, 2 NACs, 3 auxiliary relays (Cabinet
supports batteries 7Ah - 18Ah) (254 Addressable Points)
AX-CTL-4* Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel with cabinet, power supply/charger, 4 SLCs, 4 NACs, 3 auxiliary relays (Cabinet
supports batteries 7Ah - 18Ah) (504 Addressable Points)
AX-CTL Base Card Option Modules**:
AX-LPD 2 SLC, 2 NAC Expander Card
AX-NAC 2 NAC Expander Card
AX-PSU 5 Amp Expansion Power Supply Module
AX-NET4 Network Interface Card (Style 4)
AX-NET7 Network Interface Card (Style 7)
AX-RL8 8-Way Relay Output Card (Programmable)
AX-012 Thermal Strip Printer
* For the gray enclosure, add the suffix "G" to the part number
** Refer to individual Axis AX Series module data sheets for peer to peer network and peripheral bus option modules.
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